Perfecting Tumble Turns from Simply Swim

Advice on how to do the perfect tumble turn. This video shows you how it should look on and under the water.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• swim
• swimming
• swimming advice
• tumble
• turn
• tumble turn

[MNBOVideo]

I notice that when the male swimmer does his turn he keeps his arms at his sides rather than pointed away from the wall, the female swimmer uses her arms in a more textbook fashion where after the flip her arms are already pointed in the right direction.

[jesperc20]

Good video! I tend to flip out my arms from my body to gain momentum when turning.. I know it's not "right" but I can't help it. I've also got the feeling that my legs should be higher out of the water. I suppose the trick is to maintain speed up until the exact moment of the turn? I tend to pause slightly just before the turn.. I'm guessing that's the root of my tumble-problems ;-)

[pillayjd]

very nice- ive been battling along trying to get this right- hopefully repeated watching of this video with practice will help.

thanks

[louie7721]

thanks its a big help

[lauraishpwetty]

thats really helpful! thanks! :)